Swetha Devabhaktuni

About Swetha Devabhaktuni

I’m Swetha Devabhaktuni (MBA, CFA). A seasoned executive blending deep domain experience in finance, risk, data, and AI. Over the past two decades, I have led high-performing data and analytics teams to drive transformation, deliver trusted insights, and embed governance and compliance across complex, regulated landscapes.At my core, I believe data is only as valuable as the integrity, trust, and controls around it. I have crafted and operationalized frameworks for data strategy, quality, metadata, taxonomy, model governance, and risk management, always with a view toward enabling scalable innovation without compromising safety or accountability.My approach combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. I translate business challenges into clear, data-driven initiatives, architect resilient solutions, and lead cross-functional teams through change. Whether it’s resolving data quality gaps, integrating AI responsibly, or aligning data strategy with regulatory contexts, I aim to bridge the gap between ambition and sustainable delivery.When not deep in models or governance, I engage in thought leadership, such as co-authoring “Applied AI Governance: A Practitioner’s Approach”, and discussing data readiness for generative AI (e.g. in a recent Data Analytics Chat podcast).Let’s connect if you’re thinking about trusted AI adoption, data modernization in regulated industries, or building resilient data & risk systems in your organization.

Experience

1. Sr Director- Head of Data Management and Analytics- North America Region

   Synechron

   Aug 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Define and continuously evolve the North America data & analytics strategy in alignment with Synechron’s global goals and client offerings• Lead, mentor, and grow the North America data & analytics teams (engineering, science, operations)• Partner with global / regional counterparts to share best practices, standards, and reusable assets• Engage with technology vendors, academic / research institutions, and open-source communities• Represent Synechron in external forums (conferences, publications) to build thought leadership• Foster a culture of accountability, knowledge sharing, experimentation, and continuous improvement• Drive innovation in analytics, AI/ML, and advanced modeling to differentiate Synechron’s services• Establish roadmaps for platform, tooling, methodology, and staffing investments• Ensure compliance with regulatory, privacy, and security requirements (e.g, for financial clients)• Act as the executive-level liaison to business units, sales, and clients to translate business needs into analytics programs• Embed risk and fairness guardrails into ML / AI pipelines (bias, explainability, scenario testing)• Advise clients on data strategy, analytics maturity, AI adoption, and governance risks• Shape project proposals, solution designs, and client deliverables with data-driven insight

Education

• CFA Institute

  CFA Charterholder

  2013 — 2017

• University of California, Berkeley

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance

  2010 — 2011

• SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

  MBA, Finance,Economics

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Analysis
• Derivatives
• Financial Analysis
• Fixed Income
• Market Risk
• Investment Banking
• Equity Research
• Investments
• Microsoft Excel
• Change Management
• Business Analysis
• Risk Analysis
• Project Management
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Valuation
• Financial Risk
• Financial Modeling
• Capital Markets
• Strategy